Obituaries
Waltraude R. Kuester
Sep 30, 2025
Waltraude Kuester (nee Kohle), Peacefully passed away on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91. She was born on August 27, 1934, in Germany to her late parents, Otto and Rosa Kohle. She is survived by her son, Dean and her sisters, Margarete, Lore, Charlotte, and Hilde. She is further survived by many nieces...
Michael D. Metz
Sep 22, 2025
Michael David Metz, 26, passed away suddenly on September 22nd from a preexisting medical condition.
As the son of a percussionist, Michael “Mikey” Metz fittingly so lived his life to the beat of his own drum. Growing up in Sheboygan, WI Mikey spent his early years attending Cooper Elementary before graduating from Sheboygan Central High. His eagerness for knowledge continued throughout...
Claudette M. Mann
Sep 21, 2025
Claudette M. Mann (nee Macks) went to join her heavenly father on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the age of 76 years after complications from a brain aneurysm.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Carlton and Esther (nee Barkow) Macks. Claudette went to St. Paul Lutheran School in Grafton and was a...
Robert "Bob" H. Schmidt
Sep 20, 2025
Robert "Bob" H. Schmidt, 85, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Born on December 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bob was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by a deep love for his family.
Bob dedicated 32 years of his professional life to Outboard Marine, previously known as Evinrude, where he built...
Sally A. Musbach
Sep 20, 2025
Sally Musbach, age 87 of Grafton, passed away at Rosewood Manor on September 20, 2025. Sally was born on April 29, 1938, in Glendale, daughter of Alvin and Esther Meiser. She graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1956. On May 2, 1959, she married the love of her life, Eugene Musbach and the couple settled in Cedarburg and soon later,...
Sheldon A. Van Sluys
Sep 19, 2025
Sheldon Andy Van Sluys 05/08/1952-09/19/2025
Eternally loved and profoundly missed by wife and soulmate of nearly 50 years, Linda, his treasured and devoted children Jillian Dargatz (Peter), Skyler (Lauren), and embraced daughter Nina Velander. He was also proud Papa to Embry, Oakley, Arden, Landon, and Annie, who brought him constant immeasurable joy.
Special friend to brother Blaine, further survived by brothers Corky...
Teresa M. Anderson
Sep 18, 2025
Teresa M. Anderson
(nee Manthei) of Random Lake, WI passed away at Aurora Hospital in Grafton, WI on September 18, 2025 at the age of 77. Teresa was born in Red Wing, MN on May 12, 1948 the daughter of the late Delmar and Talita (nee Plevke) Manthei. Teresa graduated from Cedarburg High School Class of 1966. Teresa loved to read,...
Dennis "Mike" M. Schreiber
Sep 14, 2025
Dennis “Mike” M. Schreiber passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 84 in Grafton, Wisconsin. Born on September 29, 1940, in Milwaukee to his late parents Robert and Laverne Schreiber (nee Denis).
A beloved retired Milwaukee police officer, he dedicated 27 years to serving his community with integrity and courage on the police force. His commitment to public...
Robert "Bob" H. Kent
Aug 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" H. Kent, born on September 19, 1936, in Lodi, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on August 27, 2025, in Grafton. Bob dedicated much of his career to American Motors and enjoyed working for the Marcus Corporation in movie theaters.
Growing up in Lodi, he later moved to Bayview, where he graduated from Bayview High School....
Joyce Marilyn Thiesfeldt
Aug 22, 2025
Joyce Thiesfeldt, age 95, went to her eternal home in heaven on Friday, August 22, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Lumia Assisted Living in Mequon, Wisconsin, where she had been living the past couple of years. Joyce was born on October 30, 1929, to the late Otto and Mary (Hittner) Koch in Winona, Minnesota. Her baptism and...
Steven E. Werner
Aug 19, 2025
Steven E. Werner, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Mequon, Wisconsin, at the age of 83 years. Born on June 27, 1942, in West Bend, Wisconsin, he dedicated much of his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the enrichment of others.
Steven was a professor for 30 years in the University of Wisconsin System, where he taught until...
Carol J. Nordengren
Aug 18, 2025
Carol Jean Nordengren never submitted a formal resumé for a job application, but if she had, her list of credentials could have filled several pages.
A longtime Port Washington resident who embraced service as a way of life, she wore dozens of hats as a volunteer during her 92 years of life.
Carol contributed her time and talents to organizations such as...
Donna M. Dowe
Aug 15, 2025
Donna M. Dowe (nee Schulze), a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on August 15, 2025, in Port Washington, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1937, in Milwaukee, Donna was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and sister who was known for her unwavering kindness and strong family orientation.
Throughout her life, Donna...
Elaine A. Landers
Aug 12, 2025
Elaine A. Landers, a cherished matriarch, follower of Christ, loving grandmother, and steadfast friend, was called home to be with the Lord, peacefully on August 12, 2025, at Ellen’s Home of Port Washington, where she was lovingly surrounded by her family. Born on December 16, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Elaine lived a life that was a true testament to the...
Marjorie "Midge" C. Sarles
Aug 8, 2025
Marjorie Claire Sarles, 93, of Grafton, passed away on August 8, 2025, after a valiant struggle with heart disease. Midge is survived by her children, Susan, Katherine, and William (Amy) Sarles; seven grandchildren, Joshua Bonaparte, Molly (Alec) Rilling, Jessica (Colton) Mathews, Megan (Alex) Ehlers, Emily (Shane) Moore, William O'Connell and Matthew (Paula) O'Connell; and four great grandchildren.
Midge was born in...
Marvin L. Kannenberg
Aug 4, 2025
Marvin L. Kannenberg of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at the age of 89 years. Marvin was born in Cedarburg, WI on April 22nd, 1936 to the late Hugo and Luisa Kannenberg.
On May 21st, 1966 Marvin married the love of his life, the late Fern Kannenberg (nee Wittenberger) at First Immanuel Church in...
Robert E. Schuette
Aug 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” E. Schuette
Of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born on September 22, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Bill and Frances (nee Gohn) Schuette.
Bob grew up in West Allis and was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School (’63). He went on to get a bachelor’s degree in...
Harriett W. Melvin
Aug 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harriett W. Melvin, 91, of Grafton, Wisconsin, who died at home on August 1, 2025. Affectionately known as “Oma” by those closest to her, Harriett will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Born on February 5, 1934 in Delaware, Ohio, Harriett earned her...
Aloys W. Hospel
Jul 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Aloys Wilhelm Hospel - December 20, 1938 – July 31, 2025.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Aloys (Al) Wilhelm Hospel who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, brother and grandfather, and a kind, selfless...
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